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12 March

Juster Domingo

US Approves Sale of 18 JLTVs to North Macedonia

The US State Department has approved the sale of 18 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles to North Macedonia for $111 million.

12 March

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Military Mulls Buying Hundreds of Armed Sea Drones: Report

The Taiwanese military is reportedly considering purchasing hundreds of armed sea drones to prepare for a potential Chinese invasion.

12 March

Six uniformed Spanish Army personnel stand in front of four ASCOD Castor armored combat vehicles. They are joined by two civilians, likely from General Dynamics. In front of them are letter standees that spell out "VCZAP CASTOR". The background is a warehouse building, with a sign that reads "GENERAL DYNAMICS European Land Systems Santa Barbara Sistemas".

Juster Domingo

Spanish Army Receives Four More Castor Armored Combat Vehicles

General Dynamics European Land Systems has handed over four ASCOD Castor armored combat vehicles to the Spanish Army.

12 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Fighting Ongoing in Russian Border Regions: Pro-Kyiv Group

Combat between Russian volunteer groups fighting for Ukraine and Moscow's forces is ongoing in two Russian border regions.

12 March

Staff Writer With AFP

First Vessel With Aid for Gaza Leaves Cyprus Port: NGO

A ship loaded with 200 tons of humanitarian aid for Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza left from Cyprus's Larnaca port on Tuesday.

12 March

Inder Singh Bisht

Dassault to Ramp Up Rafale Production to Meet Rising Demand: CEO

Dassault Aviation will increase Rafale fighter jet’s monthly production from two to three by the end of 2024, CEO Eric Trapiier said.

11 March

French AMX-10 fires during Operation Aconit

Inder Singh Bisht

French Defense Firms to Produce Weapons in Ukraine

Three French companies plan to produce military equipment in Ukraine to help Kyiv bolster its war efforts, Defense Minister Lecornu said.

11 March

The UK Royal Navy's HMS St Albans frigate is seen sailing in calm, deep blue waters. The ship is painted gray, with "F83" painted on the right side of its hull in black. The far background is a gray sky.

Juster Domingo

UK’s HMS St Albans Back in Service After Four-Year Upgrade

The UK Royal Navy's HMS St Albans will participate in post-refit sea trials after four and a half years of upkeep and upgrades.

11 March

A Saab 340 aerial early warning and control plane is seen flying in clear blue skies. Its long, rectangular radar system is seen connected and propped up parallel to its body. The aircraft is painted gray. The photo was taken underneath the plane.

Juster Domingo

Sweden Conducts First Surveillance Flight Near Russia Since Joining NATO

Sweden has conducted its first surveillance mission as an official NATO member near Russia's border over the Baltic Sea.

11 March

Joe Saballa

UK ‘No Credible Plan’ to Deliver Desired Military Capabilities: Report

The UK Ministry of Defence does not have a credible plan to fund an ambitious 10-year defense spending initiative to deliver desired military capabilities.

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